A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2522776 Details
Epoch: 116 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2524163 epoch_slot_no: 18563 block_no: 2522658 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2252 time: 2019-05-01 04:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x396310e35eebe2c98c9d454b6341bb9f14e874150d272d6c45eca53e756dec53Block Operator
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